Windtech zephyr - Manual (Page 12)

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> weather to fly
If in doubt whatosoever about the weather and flying conditions, then do not launch!
Before going flying you should check the weather forecast and always ask more experi-
enced pilots about the conditions expected for the day. Never fly if there weather con-
ditions are unsuitable, especially with any of the following present or even threatening:
Strong wind; Rain; Thunderstorms; Cumulus Nimbus; or Cumulus Congestus. If you are
already in the air then get down safely before it's too late! Always be aware of the
weather changing and if in doubt land as quickly as is safely possible.
Even though the ZEPHYR is EN level
B
this is not a guarantee against flying in turbu-
lent air. Remember that even an airline jet can crash due to rotors and bad weather!
> emergency procedures
&
quick descent techniques
The following techniques are more advanced and should be practiced ONLY with quali-
fied radio supervision and adequate safety back up. Always be prepared and consider
what will happen if things go wrong! With enough altitude it is possible to safely mas-
ter these manoeuvres ready for the day you may need them for real!
More radical’s manoeuvres such as full stall, asymmetrical stall and flat spin are not
described in our manual. In order to perform these manoeuvres you should do a special
safety course with the correct instructor and over the water with a rescue boat standing
by, and all safety precations taken.
-- bigs ears
Big Ears is the simplest descent technique and can be very useful for top landing.
Sit upright in your harness and with the brakes in your hands reach up to the OUTSIDE
'A' riser. Make sure that you have the correct line, and be careful not to pull down the
whole 'A' riser on one side which could induce a collapse.
Once you are sure that you have the correct riser pull out and down, and the tips of your
glider should fold under symmetrically.
You should be applying NO brake, as you could stall the wing in this way. Steering is done
by weight-shift.
To recover, release the outer 'A' riser and the ZEPHYR will return to normal flight.
-- spiral dive
The Spiral dive is performed by starting a series of 360 degrees turns, gradually pulling
one brake harder and harder and weight shifting into the turn. Pull more inside brake,
and weight shift harder, for a faster spiral dive but be careful not to stall one side and